Network Engineer
About the role
As a Network Engineer, you will make an impact by designing, deploying, and supporting global enterprise networks across on-premises, cloud, and hybrid environments. You will be a valued member of the Infrastructure & Network Engineering team, working collaboratively with architecture, security, and cloud teams to deliver scalable, secure, and high-performing connectivity aligned with regulatory frameworks.
In this role, you will:
- Operate and maintain global network infrastructure (WAN, LAN, SD-WAN, wireless, and VPN) ensuring high availability, performance, and secure service delivery
- Configure and standardize enterprise network components including routers, switches, firewalls, and VPN services
- Support multi-site connectivity across corporate offices, remote locations, and remote users, including troubleshooting, capacity planning, and optimization
- Implement and optimize Quality of Service (QoS) to ensure performance for critical business applications
- Define and enforce network security controls and standards to reduce cyber risk and prevent unauthorized access
Work model
We believe hybrid work is the way forward as we strive to provide flexibility wherever possible. Based on this role’s business requirements, this is a hybrid position requiring 2 days per week in a Cognizant office in Glasgow
Regardless of your working arrangement, we are here to support a healthy work-life balance through our various wellbeing programs. The working arrangements for this role are accurate as of the date of posting and may change based on business or client requirements.
What you need to have to be considered
- Strong experience managing enterprise networks across LAN, WAN, SD-WAN, and cloud environments
- Hands-on expertise with Cisco Catalyst 9000 series (9200, 9300, 9400) switching
- Experience with Palo Alto firewalls including policy management and Panorama
- Proven experience with network automation using Ansible
- Solid understanding of network security frameworks (GDPR, Cyber Essentials, NIST SP 800-171) and implementation of security controls
- Experience supporting hybrid and multi-cloud networking (AWS VPCs and Azure Virtual Networks)
- Experience using monitoring and diagnostic tools such as Zabbix and Wireshark
- CCNP certification (or equivalent)
Nice to have / Desirable
- Experience managing enterprise wireless networks in high-density environments
- Exposure to Microsoft 365 network optimization and SaaS connectivity
- Experience supporting global, multi-site network environments
What you can expect
- Opportunity to work on global, enterprise-scale network infrastructure
- Exposure to leading cloud platforms and modern network security practices
- Collaborative environment working with cross-functional infrastructure and security teams
- Ongoing development through certifications and learning opportunities
- Flexible working with some travel
What we offer
- The chance to work with impact. Here, you’re empowered to bring your biggest thinking to help our company and clients improve everyday life.
- Ownership over your career. Stay at the top of your game through our award-winning learning and development ecosystem. And when your ambitions change or we offer new opportunities, we help you pivot by providing reskilling, on-the-job learning and guidance to find new roles that might be a better fit.
- The opportunity to thrive on a high caliber team with heart. We celebrate each other’s experiences and perspectives and promote a sense of belonging through our affinity groups and diversity and inclusion initiatives.
- A comprehensive total rewards package, including a competitive salary and a pension plan with matching contributions.
- Flexible health and financial benefits to support you and your eligible dependents—from day one.
- True work-life balance. Be at your best through paid time off, flexible work arrangements, volunteering opportunities, social events, and so much more.
About us
Cognizant (Nasdaq: CTSH) is an AI Builder and technology services provider, building the bridge between AI investment and enterprise value by building full-stack AI solutions for our clients. Our deep industry, process and engineering expertise enables us to build an organization’s unique context into technology systems that amplify human potential, realize tangible returns and keep global enterprises ahead in a fast-changing world. See how at www.cognizant.com or @cognizant.
Other employment-related information
Cognizant is an equal opportunity employer. Your application and candidacy will not be considered based on race, color, sex, religion, creed, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, provincial or local laws.
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Language requirements vary depending on roles, but we ask that all candidates have basic English proficiency for company-wide communications purposes. For roles based in Quebec, professional English proficiency is required, as you’ll deliver services to and collaborate with stakeholders outside the province who may not speak French.
